The Local Business Online Toolkit is a set of essential tools that every business needs to build a strong online presence, acquire new customers, and drive more sales. Sold exclusively through our channel partners, the Local Business Online Toolkit can help your clients easily create an online store, manage online reviews, and publish content on social media, among other tasks.
Why should I use toolkits?
Establishing a strong digital presence is key to the success of any local business. They need to be found by more customers, engage with their clients, and promote their products online to beat the competition.
Covid-19 makes it extra challenging, especially for small businesses that are not online and e-commerce enabled yet. These business owners need the help of a trusted local expert to survive, and that person is you.
With Vendasta’s help, you can offer the Local Business Online Toolkit to help them get through those hard times. Our channel partners have access to Express products included in their monthly subscription at no additional cost. You can use the toolkits to provide value and strengthen your relationship with prospects and clients.
What’s included
Website Express
Build a fast, secure, and beautiful WordPress website. The Express version comes with e-commerce templates and integration with WooCommerce. Learn more.
Social Marketing
A social media marketing tool that makes it easier to create posts, grow your audience and measure your efforts. The Express version allows you to post to Facebook and Google Business Profile. Learn more.
Reputation Management
Take control of your online reputation, easily respond to reviews, and gain access to customer insights. The Express edition allows you to manage Google and Facebook reviews. Learn more.
Customer Voice
Use email templates to request more reviews for your business and build your online version. The Express version has a limit of 15 emails per month. Learn more.
Listing Builder
Get found in local search and own your listing information with Listing Builder. With a few clicks, you can instantly update your business information across multiple sources. Learn more.
Advertising Intelligence
Bring your digital advertising campaigns from multiple platforms under one roof for easy comparison. Learn more.
CalendarHero
Simplify appointment and meeting scheduling across your client’s business. CalendarHero handles the complete scheduling workflow — bookings, payments, reminders, and more — so customer-facing teams and business owners can focus on doing what they love. Give clients a professional scheduling experience and bring in more bookings in less time. Learn more.
How many toolkits do I have?
You can see how many toolkits you have in Partner Center.
The number of toolkits you get depends on your subscription tier and if your plan is monthly or yearly. You can always refer to our pricing page for more information or reach out to your Vendasta representative if you’re interested in upgrading your subscription to have more toolkits.
How does it fit into my business strategy?
Acquisition
You can use the Local Business Online Toolkit as part of a product-led growth strategy to acquire more customers. By allowing your prospects to try express versions of products before they buy, you can drive adoption, provide value, and maximize your chances of closing a deal.
Growth
Combine the Local Business Online Toolkit with other paid products or offer do-it-for-me services to clients who prefer to take a backseat while you use the tools. You can also set up an upgrade path for when they’re ready to buy.
Retention
The more solutions you provide to your customers, the less they churn. The Local Business Online Toolkit makes you stickier because it covers all the essential aspects of a solid online presence: listings, reputation, website, social media, advertising, and scheduling.
How do I activate the toolkit?
You can activate the Local Business Online Toolkit the same way you activate packages and products for your clients.
1) In Partner Center, go to the Accounts page to see your prospects and customers. If you need help finding the one you’re looking for, you can use the search bar and filters, or organize your accounts with lists.
2) Select an account and, on the next page, click on “Activate Products”.
3) Then, click on “Packages”, search for “Local Business Online Toolkit” and select it.
4) Before you proceed to the next step, check the wholesale price to see if you still have free toolkits or if you’ll be charged for the activation. You can also track your toolkit usage on the My Plan page.
5) Lastly, click on “Proceed to Next Step” to review your order and confirm the activation.
How much does it cost?
The Local Business Online Toolkit is included in your monthly subscription, so you'll only be charged when you exceed your limits. If you are interested in increasing your limit, please contact your sales representative.